Moving to Charleston: The Un-Tourist Guide(R)

Charleston, South Carolina regularly commands the top spot on travel favorite lists. So far, Condé' Nast Traveler voted her America's Favorite City three years in a row, America's Friendliest City in 2014. Travel + Leisure voted her #1 City in the United States. She's also landed a T+L Reader's Choice designation of #1 Destination in the World.For all the publicity it gets, the city of Charleston is a relatively small place. The city itself has roughly 128,000 residents and the three county metropolitan region has 700,000 residents. Although Charleston is a friendly and welcoming city, it can still be tough to make yourself at home unless you have Moving To Charleston: The Un-Tourist Guide, which tells you everything you need to know to help you settle smoothly into the Holy City. Our aim with Moving To Charleston: The Un-Tourist Guide is to help you:. Find a place to live that fits your lifestyle. Ferret out the best schools for your children. Discover the best places to shop for everything from groceries to gowns. Experience all the outdoor activities available here. Fit into your new hometownYou'll Find Exactly What You Need To Know About:Our four seasons Property taxesCost of living HealthcareUtilities Choosing where to liveSafety Renting vs. buyingCost and types of housing Shopping centersState of the real estate market Dining outGrocery and locally grown foods Sports and fitnessFurniture ChildcarePre-K through high school choicesColleges and universitiesNightlife Arts, culture and musicLocal media Outdoor activitiesAssociations and community groups The local economyMaking the move Finding a job Charleston neighborhoodsCharlotte history Phone & web contacts for key resources